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This chapter describes the objectives and organization of this document and explains how to find additional information on related products and services. This chapter contains the following sections:
This guide describes the steps necessary to install and configure the Cisco Media Gateway Controller (Cisco MGC) Software Release 7 and the required operating system on the Cisco MGC host.
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Note This guide does not cover media gateway (MGW) or hardware installation. For instructions on installing these components, see Cisco Media Gateway Controller Hardware Installation Guide. |
The audience of this document is network operators and administrators. This audience is assumed to have experience in telecommunications networks, protocols, and equipment, and a familiarity with data communications networks, protocols, and equipment.
This guide attempts to show all the commands needed to perform the installation and configuration of the software; however, it also assumes that the installer is familiar with UNIX, vi, or other text editors, and the command line interface for Cisco switches and routers.
This document is divided into the following chapters and appendixes:
This guide uses the following basic conventions to represent text and table information:
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Italics | Variables for which you supply values | command type interface You replace the variable with the type of interface. In contexts that do not allow italics, such as online help, arguments are enclosed in angle brackets (< >). |
Square brackets ([ ]) | Optional elements | command [abc] abc is optional (not required), but you can choose it. |
Vertical bars ( | ) | Separated alternative elements | command [ abc | def ] You can choose either abc or def, or neither, but not both. |
Braces ({ }) | Required choices | command { abc | def } You must use either abc or def, but not both. |
Braces and vertical bars within square brackets | A required choice within an optional element | command [ abc { def | ghi } ] You have three options:
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Caret character (^) | Control key | The key combinations ^D and Ctrl-D are equivalent: Both mean hold down the Control key while you press the D key. Keys are indicated in capital letters, but are not case sensitive. |
A string | A nonquoted set of characters | For example, when setting an SNMP community string to public, do not use quotation marks around the string; otherwise, the string will include the quotation marks. |
| Denotes interactive sessions, indicates that the user enters commands at the prompt | The system prompt indicates the current command mode. For example, the prompt |
| Terminal sessions and information the system displays | For example: |
Angle brackets (< >) | Nonprinting characters such as passwords | For example: <password> |
Exclamation points (!) at the beginning of a line | A comment line | Comments are sometimes displayed by the Cisco IOS software. |
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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual. |
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TimeSaver Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph. |
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Tips Means the following information might help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information, similar to a Timesaver. |
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Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
This section contains related Cisco MGC software documentation.
Before you install the Cisco MGC software, consult the following related documentation for information about hardware installation and system requirements:
After you install the Cisco MGC software, consult the following related documentation for information on configuring and provisioning your system:
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